What Metallic Minerals does

Metallic Minerals Corporation (TSX-V: MMG; OTCQB: MMNGF; FSE: 9MM1) is a growth-stage critical minerals exploration and development company headquartered in Vancouver, British Columbia. Founded in 2007 and operating under The Metallic Group alongside Stillwater Critical Minerals, the company advances two flagship hard-rock assets in underexplored but historically productive districts: the La Plata copper-silver-gold-PGE project in the historic La Plata mining district of southwestern Colorado and the Keno Silver project adjacent to Hecla Mining's producing Keno Hill operations in Canada's Yukon Territory. La Plata hosts a January 2026 NI 43-101 inferred resource of 181.4 Mt at 0.36% CuEq containing 1.31 billion pounds of copper, 17.0 million ounces of silver, and a 45.4 Mt subset totaling 272,000 oz PGE+Au (platinum, palladium, gold), with sixteen potential porphyry centers identified across the 44 sq km property. Keno Silver carries an inaugural February 2024 inferred resource of 18.2 Moz AgEq at 223 g/t across four deposits, with twelve advanced targets (four drilled) and forty additional targets identified across 171 sq km.

The company pursues a hybrid business model: long-duration mineral exploration funded primarily through equity private placements and bought-deal financings, alongside a near-term royalty stream from ~64 sq km of alluvial gold claims in the Klondike Gold District (Australia Creek operated by Little Flake Mining and Dominion Creek), producing 10-15% NSR royalties on placer gold production. Its technology stack combines strategic collaborations with VRIFY Technology Inc. for AI/ML-driven exploration targeting across geological, geochemical, and geophysical datasets, and with Columbia University's Gadataka Research Group for a proprietary hydrometallurgical process achieving approximately 70% copper solubilization in four hours with 99.9% pure metallic copper output. Distribution is conducted through public equity markets (TSX-V, OTCQB, Frankfurt) and brokered/non-brokered private placements led by Canadian investment banks including Red Cloud Securities, Cormark Securities, Canaccord Genuity, SCP Resource Finance, and Beacon Securities. Major shareholders include Newmont Corporation (~9.5% from the May 2023 Newcrest strategic investment) and Eric Sprott Family Office.

Name

Metallic Minerals

Legal name

Metallic Minerals Corporation

Website

https://metallic-minerals.com

Company type

Public

Founded year

2007

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Metallic Minerals is a growth-stage critical minerals exploration and development company advancing the La Plata copper-silver-gold-PGE project in Colorado and the Keno Silver project in Canada's Yukon Territory, supplemented by Klondike alluvial gold royalties generating near-term cash flow.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Mineral Exploration and Development

NAICS

Other Metal Ore Mining (212290), Copper, Nickel, Lead, and Zinc Mining (212230)

SIC

Metal Mining (1000), Gold And Silver Ores (1040)

akta.pro primary industry

Exploration & Resource Development (Critical Minerals) (IMAKAFAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Silver Mining (IMAKAEAB), Copper By-Products Recovery (Molybdenum, Gold/Silver, Sulfuric Acid) (IMAKADAH)

Keywords

• Mineral exploration
• Critical minerals development
• Silver gold copper projects
• Alluvial gold royalties
• Platinum group elements

Headquarters

HQ city

Vancouver

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Royalty Revenue: The company generates near-term cash flow through royalties on active placer operations in the Klondike Gold District. Royalty rates vary by operator agreement, generally ranging from 10% to 15%, based on gold production from alluvial mining claims.
2. Mineral Exploration and Development: Pre-revenue exploration stage company focused on advancing copper, silver, gold, and platinum group element projects toward development. Revenue will come from future production or sale of assets.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Metallic Minerals is a publicly traded mineral exploration and development company focused on advancing copper, silver, gold, and platinum group element projects in underexplored but historically productive districts. The company operates two flagship assets — the La Plata copper-silver-gold-PGE project in Colorado and the Keno Silver project in Yukon Territory — and generates near-term cash flow from alluvial gold production royalties on placer mining claims in the Klondike Gold District.

Product overview

Metallic Minerals Corp. is a growth-stage critical minerals exploration and development company operating three distinct project portfolios. The company advances two flagship exploration projects: the La Plata Copper-Silver-Gold-PGE Project in Colorado and the Keno Silver Project in the Yukon. Additionally, the company has built a portfolio of alluvial gold royalties in the Yukon (Australia Creek and Dominion Creek) that generate near-term cash flow through production royalties on placer mining operations. The company integrates AI and machine learning through its VRIFY partnership for exploration targeting.

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Brands

• The Metallic Group: A group of companies under which Metallic Minerals operates alongside Stillwater Critical Minerals Corp., focused on critical minerals exploration and development.

Products and services

• La Plata Copper-Silver-Gold-PGE Project A large-scale, road-accessible copper-silver-PGE-gold alkalic porphyry system in the historic La Plata mining district of southwestern Colorado, featuring the Allard deposit with inferred resources of 181.4 Mt at 0.36% CuEq containing 1.31 billion pounds of copper and 17.0 million ounces of silver. Targeted at investors and future mine developers.
• Keno Silver Project One of the highest-grade silver districts in the world, featuring 171 sq km adjacent to Hecla Mining's operations in Canada's Yukon Territory, with an inaugural inferred mineral resource of 18.2 Moz AgEq grading 223 g/t across four shallow deposits. Targeted at investors and future mine developers.
• Australia Creek Royalty Alluvial gold royalty on 26 miles of creek and bench mining rights along Australia Creek drainage in the Klondike gold district near Dawson City, Yukon, operated by Little Flake Mining (Parker Schnabel) with 15% royalty. Generates near-term cash flow through production royalties on placer mining operations.
• Dominion Creek Alluvial Royalty Alluvial gold royalty on 10 claims totaling 1 mile along Dominion Creek in the Klondike gold district, with a 15% royalty on all gold production from an experienced alluvial mining operator. Generates near-term cash flow through production royalties on placer mining operations.

Quantifiable outcome

• La Plata resource expanded 23% to 181.4 Mt containing 1.3B lbs Cu, 17Moz Ag, 272k oz PGE+Au
• +3 more outcomes

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Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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App detail

AI capability3 records

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Red Cloud Securities Inc.coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 22 June 2026Lead underwriter and sole bookrunner for C$10.3 million bought deal LIFE private placement, alongside ATB Capital Markets and Integrity Capital Group. Received aggregate cash fees and broker warrants.
• Columbia University - Gadataka Research GroupcoreTechnology or Integration · 20 May 2026Collaboration on metallurgical testing that achieved approximately 70% copper solubilization within four hours, producing 99.9% pure metallic copper - a breakthrough for La Plata project processing.
• Little Flake Mining (Parker Schnabel)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 14 May 2026Experienced alluvial mining operator at Australia Creek property, producing over 1,300 ounces of gold in 21 days. Little Flake operated from 2023-2024 under production royalty agreement with Metallic Minerals.
• Argyle Resources Corp.minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 7 May 2026Option agreement granting Argyle right to earn 100% interest in McKay Hill silver-gold polymetallic property for total consideration of $2.25 million ($450K cash, $600K shares, $1.2M exploration work). Upon exercise, Metallic retains equity in Argyle and 3.5% NSR royalty.
• VRIFY Technology Inc.coreTechnology or Integration · 22 October 2025Strategic collaboration to deploy AI and machine learning technology across Metallic Minerals' portfolio of precious metals and critical minerals projects. VRIFY's AI platform processes extensive geological, geochemical, and geophysical datasets to identify new exploration targets and refine drill programs at La Plata and Keno Silver projects.
• Cormark Securities Inc.coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 30 July 2025Lead agent for C$6 million brokered private placement financing, along with Canaccord Genuity Corp., SCP Resource Finance LP, and Beacon Securities Limited.
• Hecla Mining CompanycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023Adjacent operator at Keno Hill Silver District. Metallic Minerals' Keno Silver project adjoins Hecla's producing operations. Hecla is the largest primary silver producer in the US and third largest in the world, providing strategic context for district-scale exploration potential.

Scale indicators14 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• EMX Royalty Corporation: EMX Royalty is a royalty and exploration company that generates revenue from a portfolio of royalty interests. Metallic Minerals' Klondike alluvial gold royalty business follows a similar model, and Stephen Enders (Metallic Minerals board member) is a former Executive Chairman, Director, and COO of EMX, providing direct corporate linkage.
• MAG Silver Corp. MAG Silver is a high-grade silver-focused exploration and development company with the Juanicipio project in Mexico. Both companies focus on high-grade silver assets and have similar market cap ranges; MAG is one of the most directly comparable silver juniors listed in North America.
• Stillwater Critical Minerals Corp. Stillwater Critical Minerals is a sister company to Metallic Minerals under The Metallic Group of Companies brand, focused on critical minerals (PGE, copper, nickel) exploration. The two share a corporate group structure, branding, and complementary project portfolios, and Stillwater's board overlaps with Metallic Minerals (Gregor Hamilton serves on both boards).
• New Pacific Metals Corp. New Pacific Metals is a silver exploration and development company with the Silver Sand project in Bolivia. Similar high-grade silver exploration focus, junior market cap range, and pre-development stage make New Pacific a strong direct comparable to Metallic Minerals' silver-focused strategy.
• Dolly Varden Silver Corporation: Dolly Varden is a high-grade silver exploration and development company focused on the Kitsault Valley project in British Columbia. With similar precious-metals exploration focus, junior market cap, and project advancement stage, Dolly Varden is a close functional peer to Metallic Minerals' Keno Silver project.
• Hecla Mining Company: Hecla is the largest primary silver producer in the US and third largest in the world, and operates the producing Keno Hill silver mines in the Yukon directly adjacent to Metallic Minerals' 171 sq km Keno Silver project. As the only producing operator in the same district, Hecla is the most direct strategic and operational comparable, validating the regional geology and infrastructure.

Emerging players

• Trilogy Metals Inc. Trilogy Metals is a copper-zinc exploration and development company with the Upper Kobuk project in Alaska, in which Scott Petsel (Metallic Minerals' President) has prior direct project experience. Similar critical-minerals focus and exploration-stage profile make Trilogy a relevant emerging peer.

Broad incumbents

• Coeur Mining, Inc. Coeur Mining is a well-established precious metals producer with silver and gold operations across North America (including Kensington in Alaska, where Scott Petsel previously worked). As a producing silver miner with diversified assets, Coeur represents a broader incumbent comparable that could potentially be a long-term acquirer of Metallic Minerals' silver assets.
• First Majestic Silver Corp. First Majestic is a publicly listed silver producer with operations in Mexico and a track record of acquiring and developing silver juniors. As an established silver incumbent with proven project development and capital markets capabilities, First Majestic is a relevant comparable for Metallic Minerals' longer-term strategic optionality.
• Pan American Silver Corp. Pan American Silver is one of the world's largest primary silver producers with diversified mining operations across the Americas. As a Tier-1 silver producer, Pan American represents a broad incumbent comparable and a potential strategic acquirer for advanced silver assets like Metallic Minerals' Keno Silver project.

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Number of profiles

Profiles15 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds6 records

Investors2 records

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